Towel cabinet



Jan. 17, 1939. F. VON scHLEGELI. v 2,144,087

TOWEL CABINET Filed May 2e, 193e 5 sheets-sheet 1 Jan. 17, 1939.

TOWEL CABINET Filed May 2e, 193e [I'IIIIIIIIIIIIIH SH FfDf/Pfc/f VOA/@M6124 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 @www Jam. 17, 1939. VON SCHLEGELL TOWEL CABINET Filed May 26, 1936 I5 Sheets-Sheet 3 Patented Jan. 17, 1939 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 14 Claims.

This invention relates to a towel cabinet and relates more particularly to a towel cabinet for handling linen or fabric toweling. A general object of this invention is to provide a practical, sanitary and conveniently operable towel cabinet.

Another object of this invention is to provide a towel cabinet adapted to carry a supp-ly roll of fabric toweling and embodying novel means for rendering the clean portion of the toweling conveniently accessible when withdrawn for use.

Another object of this invention is to provide a towel cabinet of the class mentioned that takes up and conceals the flap or loop of toweling immediately following each operation. The towel cabinets handling rolled fabric toweling have heretofore been very unsightly as they have displayed a loop or free portion of the soiled toweling, which loop is usually engaged to obtain a length or portion of the clean toweling, In the towel cabinet provided by the present invention the depending loop of the toweling is automatically concealed in the cabinet after each operation or use of the device.

Another object of the invention is to provide a towel cabinet of the class mentioned in which the exposed web or loop of toweling is concealed in the case by operating manipulation of the device thus removing or eliminating the unsightly loop of tcweling which is usually soiled.

Another object of this invention is to provide a towel cabinet of the class mentioned in which a portion of clean toweling may be obtained or withdrawn without engaging any mechanical parts such as levers, knobs or the like.

Another object of this invention is to' provide a towel cabinet of the character mentioned in which the clean portion of toweling obtained or withdrawn for use is projected or located some distance forwardly from the case so that it may be used to dry the face as well as the hands without danger of engaging or striking the case.

Another object of this invention is to provide a towel cabinet of the character mentioned that embodies a novel automatic control that yieldingly or resistingly limits the withdrawal of the clean tcweling. The automatic control of the present invention provides a drag or brake on the toweling to limit its outward movement when a predetermined length of towelng has been withdrawn and yet allows the withdrawal of additional toweling if the user exerts considerable force or pull on the toweling, thus adapting the device for private or semi-private installations where convenience, and not conservation of the toweling, is of paramount importance.

(Cl. S12-38) Another object of this invention is to provide an improved towel cabinet of the character mentioned embodying means for automatically taking in excess slack or looseness in the displayed or engageable portion of the toweling to compensate for slippage of the toweling in the delivery and take-up mechanisms.

Another object of this invention is to provide a towel cabinet of the class mentioned that is adapted to receive a full sized roll of clean toweling and yet is very small and compact. The present invention provides a novel carrier or supporting means for the supply roll of toweling and the take-up roll that automatically compensates for changes in the diameter of the rolls as the toweling is used to conserve the space within the case and thus render the device small and compact.

A further object of this invention is to provide a towel cabinet of the class mentioned embodying a simple means for effecting the manual adjustment or regulation of the length of the engageable loop of toweling.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of a typical preferred form and application of the invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the improved towel cabinet provided by this invention. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the towel cabinet. Fig. 3 is an enlarged vertical detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 3--3 on Fig. 1 and showing the extended position of the control member in broken lines. Fig. 4 is an enlarged vertical detailed sectional view'taken as indicated by line ll-A on Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 5-5 on Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is an enlarged Vertical detailed sectional view taken as indicated byline (ion Fig. 1. Fig. 7 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 'l-l on Fig. 6, and Fig. 8 is a fragmentary vertical detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 8-8 on Fig. 6.

The improved towel cabinet of the present invention includes, generally, a case I0, means Il in the case lll for mounting or supporting a supply of toweling, a shiftable or forwardly projectable member I2 on the case iii carrying a portion of the toweling for convenient use, means i3 limiting the withdrawal of toweling from the case Ii), means i4 for automatically taking up and concealing the loop of soiled toweling after CJI each operation of the device, and various other parts the details and functions of which will be hereinafter described.

The case iii is `provided to contain a supply of toweling and to house the various mechanisms of the device. The case ie may be constructed of sheet metal and may be varied considerably in design, etc. rThe particular case lf3 illustrated in the drawings is adapted to be arranged on a vertical wall or like support. The case iS includes a vertical back a horizontal bottom I6, vertical sides l? and a substantially horizontal top i8. r)The projectable member i2 acts as a door or closure and normally closes the front of the case it?. The top i8 may also com'- prise a closure or door to give access to the interior of the case. The forward portion of the top i8 is curved downwardly and forwardly and terminates in spaced looped or tubular tongues i9. rThe sides l? carry plates 2d having sockets 2l A hinge rod 22 has its opposite end portions carried in the sockets 2l and passes through the openings in the tongues i9 to pivotally support the top i8. An opening 23 is provided in the bottom or lower end of the case i t admit or receive the soiled toweling. The opening 533 may be provided by spacing the forward edge of the bottom it some distance rearwardly from the member i2.

The means li for supporting a supply of toweling in the case lil operates to carry a supply roll R of clean linen or fabric toweling and a roll d2 for taking up the toweling. The means il includes a floating shelf 25 for carrying the supply roll R. The shelf extends between and is secured to two vertical members 2d. in accordance with the invention the shelf 25 and the members 2t are free to float or shift vertically in the case lll. vertically disposed guide plates 21 are arranged adjacent the sides li and the members 2t have flanges 23 cooperating with the vertical edges of the plates i' to guide the assembiy of the members 26 and the shelf for vertical movement. An elongate strap 29 is provided on the outer side of one of the plates 2'! and the other plate 2l has parts 2da at its upper and lower ends. The strap 29 is secured to the adjacent side l'l by screws Si! or other suitable means.

The supply roll R. of clean toweling may be directly supported on the shelf 25. An upwardly projecting flange 3i may be provided on the rear edge of the shelf to lend rigidity to the censtruction. The toweling T passes upwardly and rearwardly from the forward face of the supply roll R and is trained over a pulley or roller 32. The roller 32 is rotatably supported on the upper end portion of the strap E@ and the upper part 29a. In the preferred construction pins or stub shafts are riveted or otherwise fixed to the strap 29 and the upper part 29a and are rotatably received in openingsJ in the opposite ends of the roller 32 to rotatably carry the roller. The plates 2l are cut away at their upper ends so that they do not interfere with the roller 52. The roller 322 is preferably rovided with a covering of friction material to prevent slippage of the toweling T.

The means il embodies means for reeling in or taking up the toweling T and includes a roller 35. A trunnion or extension dt projects from one end of the roller 35 and is rotatable in an opening in the lower portion of A stub shaft 35 is riveted or otherwise fixed to the lower portion of the strap 3E? and rotatably supports the other end of the roller 35. The roller 35 is preferably provided with a covering of friction material. A chain and sprocket drive is provided between the rollers 32 and 35. A sprocket 3l is fixed to one end of the upper roller 32 and a similar sprocket 58 is free on one of the stub shafts 35 of the lower roller 35. A spring urged pawl 39 is arranged in an opening in one end of the roller S5 and is adapted to cooperate with teeth on the face of the sprocket 38. The sprocket 38 is adapted to be operated by the member i2 through the medium of the pavvl 3Q and teeth as will be hereinafter described. A chain di operates over the sprockets 3i and whereby the roller 35 is driven or rotated by the roller 32,

The take-up roll d2 is supported on or bears on the roller 35. The take-up roll is associated with the shelf 25 to effect automatic vertical acljustment of the shelf as the diameter of the soiled toweling on the roll i2 increases. Trunnions d3 project from the opposite ends of the roll d and cooperate with vertical slots lli/ in the lower ends of the members 26. The toweling wound on the roll 32 bears on the roller 35. As the toweling T is unreeled from the supply roll R the roller 32 is rotated and this rotation effects corresponding rotation of the roller 35. The roller 35 transmits its rotation to the take-up roll l2 through the medium of the toweling on the roll. rThus, as toweling T is unreeled from the supply roll R it is reeled onto the take-up roll l2 at substantially the same rate. It will be apparent that as the diameter of the soiled toweling on the roll [i2 increases the engagement of the trunnions L33 in the slots i51- causes the assembly of the members 26 and the shelf 25 to be moved upwardly. rThis automatically maintains the supply roll R in proper relation to the upper roller 32 and makes the device particularly compact, as it is not necessary to provide a fixed or given space as large as the supply roll R to receive the soiled toweling.

The member l2 is shiftable or pivotable forwardly to bring a portion of clean toweling 'I' to a position for convenient use and its movement or oscillation governs the means i3 and the means lli. The member l2 in effect normally comprises the front of the case IH, closing the forward end of the case` The member l2 is slightly inclined downwardly and forwardly and its upper end is substantially flush with the lower edge of the top i8. The rod 22 hingedly or pivotally carries the member l2. Tongues d5 on the upper edge of the member i2 nt between the tongues i9 and are wrapped about the rod 2" to pivotally suspend the member l2. If desir-ed, a suitable mirror 63 may be provided on the forward face of themember l2. When the member i2 is its closed or normal position its lower edge is slightly above and is forward of the bottom l, leaving or providing the opening E3.

In accordance with the invention the member l2 supports or carries a portion of the toweling T being provided with an opening :it through which the toweling is trair-ed to be movable with the member. A channelpart is secured to the inner side of the me iber l2 to form the opening d. The assembly of the member li! and its channel-like part is, in effect, a tube. The toweling T passes from they upper rollei1 32 downwardly through the opening and extends from the lower end of the member l2. The lower corner portions of the member l2 are cut away at i8 to leave portions of the toweling T exposed for easy engagement by the users. If desired, vertical slots 49 may be provided in the member i2 to make the portion of toweling T in the opening 46 visible and engageable to facilitate its threading through the opening. The toweling T normally extends rearwardly from the lower edge of the part 4l and the lower edge of the part il may be curled or rolled to freely slidably pass the toweling. The toweling T may be engaged or grasped at the lower end of the member I2 or at 48 and pulled forwardly to shift or pivot the member forwardly.

The means I3 for limiting withdrawal of the toweling T operates to limit or at least control the amount of toweling that may be removed from the outer end of the member l2 at each use or operation of the device. The means i3 is automatic and is governed by movement of the member l2 and the toweling T. The means I3 includes a wheel or disc i] ixed to one end of the roller 32. A tapered or il-shaped groove 5l is provided in the periphery of the disc 5l). A lever 52 is pivoted on a pin 53 carried by a suitable bracket 53e. The lever 52 projects forwardly and downwardly to have its forward end engageable by the member i2. Engagement with the member I2 normally holds the lever 52 in a relatively down position and a spring 54 .is connected with the lever 52 to move it upwardly when the member I2 is pivoted outwardly. The means i3; includes a segment 55 carried by the lever 52 to cooperate with the disc 55B. The segment 55 is pivoted on a pin` Eiii carried by the lever e2 at a point spaced from its pivotal axis. The forward edge of the segment 55 is curved about the pivotal axis of the segment and is sharpened or bevelled to rather closely fit the groove 5I in the disc 5U. A stop 5'! on the adjacent plate 2l is adapted to limit the downward pivoting of the segment.

When the member l2 is moved forwardly the spring 5d pivots the lever 52 upwardly to bring .the active edge of the segment 55 into cooperation with the groove 5l. Upon outward movement or withdrawal of the toweling T from the lower end of the projected member I2 the roller 32 is rotated and the cooperation of the groove 5l and the segment 55 effects turning of the segment. A stop 58 is provided on the pin 55 and the segment 55 has a recess 5S for cooperating with or receiving the. stop 58. The stop 5S is adapted to limit the swinging of the segment 55. When the movement of the segment 5b' is stopped through engagement with the stop 5t the cooperation of the segment with the groove 5i offers a strong drag or brake action to rotation of the roller 32 and; therefore, to further withdrawal of the toweling T. When the member I2 moves or returns to its normal position it cooperates with the lever 52 to pivot the lever downwardly and release the segment 55 from the disc 50, whereupon gravity returns the segment to its normal position against the stop 5l. A ratchet pawl 9 is provided to cooperate with a ratchet wheel 3 fixed to the roller i2 to prevent reverse rotation of the roller.

The means l for automatically taking up and concealing the loop or portion of soiled toweling is a feature of the invention. The means lil is operated by inward movement of the member l2. The means Hl includes a relatively stationary rotatable roller E9 in the lower forward portion of the case iii. Spaced arms 'lll project forwardly from the back I5 and have inwardly projecting stub shafts B2 rotatably supporting the roller t0.

The means I4 further includes two spaced rollers 83 movable by or with the member I2. Two brackets or supports 64 are pivotally secured to the inner side of the part il by pivot pins 55. A pair oi vertically spaced stub shafts 65 is provided on the inner end of each support '64. The

rollers 63 are related to pass above and below the' relatively stationary roller when the member I2 is pivoted or moved.

Means may be provided to guide and support the assembly of the rollers S3 and the supports Ei. Substantially horizontal guides or tracks 6l are secured to the sides II, and lugs 68 project from the supports 64 and shiftably cooperate with the upper edges of the tracks 61. The lugs 68 cooperating with the tracks S'I effectively support and guide the supports B4 and their rollers 86. Means may be provided to limit the outward movement of the member I2 and to releasably hold the member I2 in its projected position. Upwardly lprojecting stop fingers 'ill are provided on the forward ends of the tracks Sl and notches 'il are provided at the inner sides of the fingers le. The lingers lIIl are engageable by the lugs S8 to limit the outward pivoting of the member i2. The notches 'll are adapted to receive the lugs 68 to releasably hold the member l2 in its out or projected position. The rear walls oi the notches II are inclined whereby the member I2 may be returned, or may be allowed to return, to its normal in position by applying a force to it sufficient to cause the lugs 58 to leave the notches ll.

The toweling Tis threaded through or between the rollers 5S and 53 so that the loop or depending portion of toweling extending from the member l2 is automatically taken up when the member returns to its in position. The toweling T passes from the lower end of the member l2 and extends rearwardly through the opening 23 to the lower roller E3. The ltoweling passes upwardly around the lower roller 53 and forwardly to the roller Ell. The toweling then passes from the roller (lil rearwardly around the upper roller 63 and thence forwardly to a guide 'I2 suitably secured in the case I. When the member I2 is moved forwardly the webs of toweling extending between the rollers S3 and the rollers Sli are released and provide suficient looseness to permit the forward movement of the member. When the member I2 is in its foremost position, the rollers E53 are adjacent the roller lill, as illustrated in broken lines in Fig. 3 of the drawings. Upon return movement of the member l2 the rollers 63 moving rearwardly from above and below the roller 6@ draw in the toweling to again produce or form substantially horizontal webs of toweling.

The invention provides means for automatically advancing the take-up roller 35 to prevent the formation of an undesirable loop of soiled toweling at the opening 23 due to slippage in the means I I or other parts of the device. A ratchet disc 'i5 is secured to an end of the take-up roller 3s and a pawl or dog 'iii is provided to cooperate with the teeth of the ratchet disc. The dog 'I6 has an elongate opening 'VE pivotably and sln'ftably receiving a pin 90 on a suitable bracket BI. The forward end of the dog l@ is engageable by the member l2 when the member moves to its in or closed position and this engagement is operable to shift the dog 'I6 inwardly. A spring i8 is connected with the dog "Eli and operates to hold the dog in cooperation with the teeth of the ratchet wheel 'l5 and to urge the dog I6 against the inner side of the member I2. Each time the member i2 moves inwardly to its normal position it cooperates with the dog 'l to shift it rearwardly and this rearward movement of the dog partially turns the ratchet wheel l5 to advance the take-up roller 35 a distance corresponding to the length of the slot Tl. Rearward movement or inward movement of the member l2 thus automatically prevents the formation of excessive looseness in the toweling and the formation of an excessive loop at the opening 23. When the loop or portion of engageable toweling at the' opening 23 is short the toweling trained over and between the rollers Se and 53 may be under suihcient tension to limit the inward movement of the member E2 and may stop the member i2 so that thc dog 'lf3 does not turn the ratchet wheel l5. The ratchet wheel if@ has a polygonal opening 92 shiitably passing the pawl Sil and preventing turning of the pawl.

Means is provided for manually regulating or adjusting the' length of the loop or portion of engageable toweling at the opening 23. The reduced extension 8E? is keyed or otherwise iixed to one end of the roller 35 and has its outer end adjacent an opening nl the adjacent side l? of the case iii. A removable key is provided anc is adapte-d to be inserted through the opening 8 i. A socket 53 is provided the key 8E and is adapted to receive the extension 3?. A transverse pin Se' extends through the socket 33 and is adapted to cooperate with a slot S5 in the end of the extension When the pin is in cooperation with the slot 85 the key may be manually turned to impart rotation to the take-up roll 35 for the purpose of adjusting the loop or portion of the toweling T at the lower end of the member I2 and the opening 23.

It is believed that the operation of the apparatus will be readily apparent from vthe foregoing detailed description. The member i3 may be swung or pivcted to a full up or out position to facilitate the arrangement of the supply roll R on the shelf and to facilitate the threading of the toweling T through the apparatus. The lugs 55 may be released from the ngers 'iii to permit the member i 2 to be extended to a full out position for this purpose. The toweling T is trained or threaded through the apparatus as illustrate-d throughout the drawings to have its lower end part rolled upon the take-up roll When the parts are in the positions illustrated in full lines in Figs. l, 2, 3, i and 6 of the drawings the toweling T may be engaged at IES, or if desired the member Eil may be directly engaged for the purpose of moving the member i2 forwardly or outwardly to the position illustrated in broken lines in Fig. 3. During this forward movement of the member i2 the lever 52 moves upwardly and forwardly under the' action of spring to bring the segment 55 into cooperation with the groove 5l. Forward movement of the member E2 also moves the rollers 63 forwardly to positions adjacent the roller SQ. Thus the forward movement of the member i2 conditions the means i3 and releases or forms a loop of toweling T at the lower end of the member i2 permitting free manipulation oi the toweling and the member i 2. The user .may then draw or pull the toweling T outwardly or downwardly from the lower end of the member i2.

The clean withdrawn toweling extending from the outer end of the member l2 is conveniently accessible for use and is remote from the case lil whereby it may be used to dry the face as well as 'the hands without danger of striking the case. Outward movement or withdrawal of the toweling T results in rotation of the member 32. This rotation of the member 3?. is transmitted to the segment 55 through the medium of the disc 5l?. The toweling T may be freely withdrawn until the segment 55 engages the stop 5S whereupon the cooperation of the segment in the slot El oifers a substantial resistance to further withdrawal of the toweling. It will be apparent, however, that the user may exert a considerable force on the toweling T to obtain further clean toweling if he desires.

Following the use of the withdrawn toweling the user pushes or applies an inward force on the member i2 causing the lugs G8 to move out of the notches 'ii and causing the member l2 to move inwardly. As the member l2 moves inwardly the rollers G3 move rearwardly from their positions adjacent the stationary roller Eli). This rearward movement of the spaced rollers 53 engaging against the tcweling T draws in or forms four spaced webs of the toweling T and thus takes in and conceals the loop of soiled toweling. It is to be understood that during the outward withdrawal or removal of the clean toweling T the take-up roll 35 is rotated to reel in the soiled-- toweling on the roll d2. The inward movement of the member l2 also brings the i ember l2 against the lever 52 to swing the lever and release the segment 55 from the disc The inwardly moving member i2 may also engage the dog 'i6 to' move the dog inwardly and eieot partial rotation of the take-up roller 35 and compensate for slippage in the towel handling mechanism. Thus the inward movement of the member iE automatically takes up and conceals the web or loop of coiled toweling, releases the means ill for another operation and may impart an additional partial rotation to the take-up roller 35. As the diameter of the soiled toweling on the roll i2 increases the assembly of the shelf 25 and the members E@ moves upwardly, leaving ample space for the roll of soiled toweling and automatically maintaining the proper relation between the supply roll R and the roller S2. The 4extent or size of the loop or portion of toweling T extending from the lower end of the member i2 through the opening 23 may be easily adjusted by means of the key 82, as described above.

The towel cabinet of the present invention is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and is sanitary and convenient to use. The user need not engage any mechanical parts to obtain a portion of clean toweling and the device does not normally display a loop of soiled toweling. The member l2 carries the toweling T to a position where the clean toweling may be conveniently employed. The towel cabinet is very small and compact and involves a minimum number of parts.

Having described only a typical preferred form and application of my invention, do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variations or modifications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the following claims:

Having described my invention, l claim:

l. A towel cabinet including case for holding a supply of toweling, a member supported for outward movement from the case, the toweling being trained on the member for withdrawal therethrough and extending into the case from the member to form a loop, and means operable by return movement of the member for taking up said loop, said means including a relatively fixed part on the case over which the toweling is trained, a support movable with the member, and spaced parts on the support engaging the toweling at opposite sides of the relatively xed part to draw in the toweling during inward movement of the member.

2. In a towel cabinet, two elements, one a case for housing a supply of toweling, the other a member related to the case for projection therefrom, a take-up means in the case, the toweling being trained from the supply onto the member for withdrawal therefrom and from themember to the take-up means whereby the withdrawn toweling forms a loop depending from the member, and means for concealing the loop when the member returns to its normal position, said means including a part on one element engaging the toweling and spaced parts on the other element engaging the toweling at opposite sides of the part, the said part andthe said parts being related so that relative movement between them takes up the loop.

3. A towel cabinet including, a cabinet for housing a supply of toweling, a forwardly shiftable member forming the front of the cabinet and directing a portion of the tow-eling outwardly to be exposed for removal therefrom, the member being movable through the medium of the exposed toweling, and means for controlling the removal of the toweling governed by movement of the member.

4. A towel cabinet including, a case for housing a supply of toweling and having an opening, a swingable member related to the case to be projectable therefrom and directing the toweling from the supply to the exterior of the case to be movable through the medium of the toweling thus exposed, the toweling passing from the member into said opening, means in the case for taking up the soiled toweling, a relatively stationary part on the oase on which the toweling is trained, and spaced parts movable with the member on which the toweling is trained and movable inwardly at opposite sides oi said part during inward movement of the member to draw in the loop of toweling extending from the member to the opening. i

5. A towel cabinet including, a case for housing a supply roll ci toweling and having an opening for admitting the soiled toweling, a pivoted tubular member swingable forwardly from the case and forming the outlet through which the toweling passes from the roll to the exterior of the oase, the toweling having a portion between the member and opening engageable to move the member forwardly, means for limiting the removal of the toweling through the member, means operable simultaneously with the withdrawal of the toweling for taking up the toweling, and means acting on the toweling between thelast mentioned means and the member providing looseness in said portion of toweling during out- Ward movement of the member and drawing said portion in the case by return movement of the member.

6. A towel cabinet including, a case for housing a supply of toweling, a front panel member projectable forwardly from the case and having an opening in its outer end through which the toweling may be withdrawn from the case, the member having a notch in its outer end through which the clean toweling may be engaged to move the member outwardly, and means operable by inward movement of the member to take up the toweling extending therefrom to be concealed by the member and case.

7. A towel cabinet including a case for holding a supply of toweling, a front panel member related to the case for forward movement therefrom and defining the outlet for the toweling, means on he member guiding aportion of the toweling to have a loop of the toweling depend from the forward part of the member when the member is in a projecting position, and means operable by return movement of the member for withdrawing the said loop into the cabinet.

8. A towel cabinet including a case for holding a supply of toweling, a front panel member related to the case for forward movement therefrom and having an Opening in its outer portion defining the outlet for the toweling to be movable forwardly through the medium of the toweling extending from the outlet, means in the case operable by withdrawal of the toweling from reeling up an amount of toweling substantially equal to the toweling withdrawn from the member, and means operable during rearward movement of the member for drawing the loop of toweling depending from the member into the cabinet to be concealed by the case and member, the last named means including parts on the case and member for engaging said loop.

9. A towel cabinet including a case for holding a supply of toweling, a member related to the case for outward movement from the case and directing the toweling outwardly for withdrawal from the outer portion of the member, the toweling extending from the member into the case to form a loop, and means operable during return movement of the member for taking up said loop, said means including a relatively iixed part on the case on which the toweling is trained, and spaced parts engaged by the toweling and movable with the member to move past opposite sides of the said relatively xed part.

i0. A towel cabinet including, a case for holding a supply roll of toweling, a member supported for forward movement from the case and directing the toweling outwardly for engagement and removal from its outer end, the member being movable forwardly through the medium of the toweling accessible at its outer end, means for limiting the removal of the toweling released by outward movement of the member, means actuated by inward movement of the member for withdrawing into the cabinet the toweling removed from the member so that said toweling will be concealed by the member, and releasable means holding the member in its forward position.

l1. A towel cabinet including, a case for housing a supply of toweling and having an opening, a front panel member swingably associated with the case to be swingable upwardly and forwardly from the front of the case, the member having means directing the toweling to pass from its lower end for removal and for manual manipulation to swing the member, the toweling extending rearwardly from the member into said opening, a take-up roll in the case for taking up the withdrawn toweling, and means actuated by the member for turning the roll.

l2. A towel cabinet including a case for holding a supply of toweling, a member related to the case for forward movement therefrom and carrying a portion of the toweling for movement therewith and to be engageable by the user at the forward end of the member when the member is projected forwardly from the case, the toweling extending from the member back into the cabinet, means for taking up the toweling in the case substantially as quickly as it is Withdrawn from the member, and means acting on the portion of toweling extending inwardly from the member and providing looseness in it during outward movement of the member and drawing said portion into the case during return movement of the member.

13. In a towel cabinet, a ease, a shiftable support in the case adapted to carry a supply roll of toweling, an element supported in the oase for rotation about a relatively stationary aXis, a takeup roll for reeling up the soiled tov/eling, and trunnions on the take-up roll supporting the said support, the take-up roll being arranged to have the toweling on its periphery bear on the stationary element whereby an increase in diameter of the toweling on the take-up roll effects shifting of the support.

14. In a towel cabinet, a Case, a shiftable support in the case, a supply roll of toweling carried by the support, a shiftable take-up roll in the Case for taking up the soiled toweling, trunnions on the take-up roll supporting the said support, and a driven roller having a fixed axis of rotation cooperating with the toWeling on the periphery of the take-up roll to rotate the take-up roll and to support the take-up roll whereby an increase in diameter of the toweling on the take-up roll eieots shifting of the support.

FREDERICK VON SCHLEGELL. 

